Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart and Action – Episode 2: Alisha Bennett

By Lisa Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC | April 22, 2024

Alisha Bennett is interviewed in Adoptees in 3

In Episode 2 of the Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart, and Action interview series, guest Alisha Bennett, an adoptee social worker, mother, and writer, talks about her adoptee journey with adoptee host Lisa “LC” Coppola, LMHC, a trauma-informed therapist at BPAR.

Parenting When It’s Hard to Like Your Child — Understanding Blocked Care in Adoptive Families

By Darci Nelsen, PhD, LMHC, BC-DMT | October 13, 2022

“Why is my child withdrawing? And why am I tempted to give up and disengage?” This blog explains self-protective instincts for both adopted children (blocked trust) and parents (blocked care), how a child’s response may be rooted in early trauma, and strategies for parenting with empathy.

Book Review: HEY WARRIOR

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | August 16, 2018

Anxiety can be overwhelming and scary for kids, and it’s a common feeling for adoptees. HEY WARRIOR is resource that’s accessible and digestible for kids, one that educates them about anxiety and teaches them how to manage it. Learn more about this simple but brilliantly written book.